La Porte has gone a perfect 5-0 against South Bend Riley recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Thursday. The Slicers will challenge the Wildcats at 7:00 p.m.
La Porte is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Lake Central just ended the team's four-match winning streak on Thursday. They lost 3-0 to the Indians. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Slicers have suffered since September 23rd.
While La Porte was kept off the board, it wasn't for a lack of trying: they cut into Lake Central's winning margin in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-16, 25-19, 29-27.
Shayla Sorg
| 10/09/25 @ Lake Central | 15 |
| 10/07/25 @ Valparaiso | 31 |
| 10/02/25 vs Merrillville | 15 |
| 09/30/25 vs Michigan City | 15 |
La Porte's defeat came about despite a quality game from Shayla Sorg, who had 15 digs and three aces. Sorg is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 15 or more in each of the last four games she's played.
Meanwhile, South Bend Riley earned a 2-0 win over Fort Wayne South Side on Saturday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Wildcats.
South Bend Riley's victory bumped their record up to 10-28. As for La Porte, their loss dropped their record down to 16-15.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Thursday's matchup: La Porte hasn't let much over the net this season, having averaged 7.1 blocks per game. It's a different story for South Bend Riley, though, as they've been averaging only 0.7 blocks. Given La Porte's sizable advantage in that area, the Wildcats will need to find a way to close that gap.
La Porte took their win against South Bend Riley when the teams last played back in October of 2023 by a conclusive 3-0 score. Do the Slicers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Wildcats turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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